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Yukon Fall Trapper Training Workshop Dates Available
June 16, Southern Tutchone Tribal Council Annual General Meeting
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council hosts the Southern Tutchone Tribal Council (STTC) AGM at Helen’s Fish Camp. Camping is welcome the night before, June 15, and supper is provided. Come and enjoy the campfire. Then join us on June 16 for breakfast, lunch and a delicious feast. Annual General Meeting in the morning. Cultural activities in the afternoon include a Father’s-Day-themed workshop with Joe Migwans and Charlie Burns, as well as a Fish Scale Art workshop with Dawna Hope. Fun activities for children and youth all day. Door prizes for STTC hoodies and an Air North gift certificate draw! For information, contact Shannon Walker, southerntutchone@northwest.net or call 335.1320.
Read the agenda here.
https://taan.ca/files/uploads/2018/06/2018-STTC-AGM-Poster.pdf
Mother’s Day BBQ
It was a lovely Mother’s Day BBQ on Thursday, May 10. The mother’s in attendance were of course, gorgeous and spoiled! Amanda Leas and her team deserve our thanks for their hard work!
Chief Kane and her growing bundle of joy.
Yukon First Nations Elders Gathering June 4; Youth Gathering June 5, 2018
The Yukon Council of First Nations would like help to define the roles of Elder and Youth Executive. Elders Gathering 11 to 4 pm, June 4, 2018 at the Yukon Inn (lunch provided). From 11 to 4pm, June 5, the Youth Gathering will be held at the same location. Contact Jennifer Lee at jennifer.lee@cyfn.net, at 393.9200 ex. 9257.
Deputy Chief Telep Attends Yukon Forum, May 7, 2018
Deputy Chief Telep attended the first Yukon Forum of 2018. Government of Yukon leaders and First Nations Chiefs met on Monday, May 7, 2018. The leaders discussed important shared priorities including procurement, infrastructure funding, education and health and wellness. They also reviewed progress being made under the Joint Priority Action Plan, including the completion of an agreement that clarifies how resource royalties are shared under Chapter 23 of the Final Agreements.
Laberge Renewable Resource Council seeks One Member til 2022
Ta’an Kwäch’än Council Citizens with a knowledge of renewable resources in Traditional Territory might be interested in sitting on the Laberge Renewable Resource Council. Contact Phil Emerson, pemerson@taan.ca at 668.3613 ex. 602.
Beat the Heat Graduates 2018
Once again, Da Daghay Development Corporation, the development arm of Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, is gearing up for the summer fire season. About 60 people participated in our Beat the Heat Bootcamp at the end of April. The eight-day Beat the Heat Bootcamp provides the necessary training for new recruits to be certified as initial attack fire fighters. Last year’s Beat the Heat Bootcamp provided training and employment opportunities to over 20 new recruits from across the Yukon. Da Daghay Development Corporation’s goal is to be the number one supplier for training and certification within this industry in the north. Deputy Chief Michelle Telep was on hand to congratulate this year’s graduates.
See some cool footage of Citizens front and centre in Beat the Heat!
Ta’an Kwäch’än Youth Drop-in May 10, 2018
Snacks! Homework help! Learn about graphic design! Paint/draw/write and create! Thursdays 3:30 to 5 pm, youth of Ta’an Kwäch’än Council ages 12 and up are invited to drop in at Youth of Today Society.
New Yukon First Nation Culture and Tourism Guide
It’s here! The new Yukon First Nation Culture and Tourism Guide. Check out all the many things to see and do. Ice fishing, boating, cultural activities, they are all here!
North of Ordinary Article about Chinook Salmon Restoration
Journalist/writer Steve Hossack of North of Ordinary interviewed Citizen Coralee Johns on Februrary 21, 2018. Hossack had previously talked to Fish and Wildlife Coordinator, Deb Fulmer. North of Ordinary carried an article about the Fox Creek Salmon Project in their summer issue.
